The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-11
THEY HAVE BEEN TOO FRESH
That's What Mr.. Frenzel Says About
Members of the Hendricks Club.
1t Has Taken Upon Itself the Duty of Manag.
ing the Presidential Reception Without
Auth0rity-Address to the Public.

The executive committee of citizens appointed
by the Board of Trade for that purpose will have
charge of the Presidents reception in all its de-
tails. Everything in connection with that event
will emanate from that body, as it is determined
to make the reception a peoples affair." prospect
i've of party. John P. Frenzel, chairman of the
committee, said yesterday: 1.-The Hendricks
Club has been entirely too fresh in appointing
reception and other committees, as if the Presi-
dents visit was solely on account of that organ
ization. 1t has also selected orator to address
the President He will not be allowed to come
within forty rods of him for that purpose, nor
has the clubs reception committee any author
ity to take upon itself duties that belong
solely to the reception committee Of
citizens, Of which Hon. Joseph E. Me-
Donald is st the head. President Cleve-
land will formally accept only the invitations
extended to him by the Governor and Board OF
Trade. The executive committee represents
the non partisan Board of Trade and through
that the citizens. Everything it has done has
met with the approval Of Governor Gray and
Mayor Denny. The Hendricks Club will be
assigned its post in the procession by the grand
marshal, General Knefier. 1t will be simply
the escort of the Presidedt and net his body
guard. 1t is to receive no further prominence
than this and its part, like all other organiza-
tions, will begin and end with the procession.
After that its members must occupy places as
individuals. There will be only two ADDRESSES
made. one by the Governor and the other by the
Mayor of the city"
In regard TO the shortness of the line of march,
General knefier says as the President is to be
here only four hours and as he has intimated O
purpose OF holding reception at the Capitol
for two hours, the line cannot be heightened.
1t will not do to drive him from street to street.
He will need rest and the line arranged is
sufficient to give everybody chance to see him.
Washington street can be made, as has been
done in the past, a scene Of beauty in decora-
tons There is other street in the country,
except Pennsylvania avenue in Washington.
equal to it for parade purposes. As to landing
the President at the depot, Col. Whitcomb says
it will be physical impossihility and that the
Noble street location is the best for the purpose
under the circumstances
The committee on invitations adopted the fol-
lowing yesterday:
The committee on invitation appointed by the gem
eral executive committee in charge of the reception of
President Cleveland in this city, Saturday. Oct l.
1887. hereby extends Invitation TO all organized
bodies, civil, military. political and municipal to par
tcipate in said reception All organizations accept
Kneer chief marshal of such acceptance. not later
than Tuesday. Sept. q, stating the number of
to be provided with place in the procession and
whether not the organization will be accompanied
by band.
President Cleveland comes US the gu est of the
people of the whole State We earnestly that hs
be given such welcome will at do fitting
honor to the high position he holds and reflect credit
Indiana host.
By order of invitation committee
j. +. PRATT Chairman.
This is to be published in all papers in the
State and sent to all organized bodies.